Hey ManicPeanut! Have you considered applying to the RAF as an ATCO? That's my Plan B anyway since I'm still waiting for stage 2! I've done quite a bit of research and it seems there's two different roles for ATCOs. There's an Air Traffic Control Officer and Air Traffic Controller. Here's links to each role. Hope you find this somewhat useful
https://www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/r...ntrol-officer/
https://www.raf.mod.uk/recruitment/r...ic-controller/